At approximately 3:53 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, Southwest Branch patrol officers were called to the report of a collision involving a single motorcycle in the area of 87 Avenue and Groat Rd. It was reported to police that a BMW motorcycle was travelling northbound in the traffic circle where 87 Avenue meets Groat Rd when it struck a curb and lost control, striking a nearby lamp post.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 64-year-old male motorcycle rider to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in stable condition.
Groat Rd northbound remains closed at 87 Avenue while EPS Major Collision Investigations Section investigates. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this collision.
Investigators are asking any witnesses or anyone who has dash camera footage of the collision to please contact police. Citizens can reach out to the EPS by calling at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.